Top utilities in 2007
My candidates for top notch utilities in 2007:
- Exim and OpenLDAP remain high on the list of enterprise utilities; they are both unbeatable.
- VMware continues to be a daily lifesaver.
- I've probably spent more time with a text editor in the last six months than in the last several years. All the more reason to appreciate vi.
- 2007 marks the year in which I got to know LaTeX, the document preparation system. An incredible tool.
- RedHat has the best Linux server distribution, and CentOS make it available free of charge.
One thing I experienced several times this year is what lousy tools Windows has on board; I commiserate with all who have to fight with or against Windows, and I hope 2008 brings you a real operating system. 
Marty Heyman wrote on 28-Dec-07 at 4:58 pm
And I was SO excited to see someone new raving about OpenLDAP … but you're a member of the family! Thanks for the kind words. … Marty
Gavin Henry wrote on 28-Dec-07 at 7:30 pm
I would add dovecot to the Exim and OpenLDAP list. As dovecot is one of the most feature rich and fast/secure IMAP/POP servers out there.
That's what we use at Suretec; Exim, OpenLDAP and Dovecot
Jan-Piet Mens wrote on 28-Dec-07 at 7:33 pm
Quite right, Gavin; dovecot really takes the cake as far as IMAP servers are concerned.